Scotch Bonnet

[browellm]

Is it true these are the hottest chilies you can get? Are there any other Scovilletastic contenders?

 

[Corruption]

Dorset Naga, Naga Jolokia, Bhut Jolokia (commonly referred to as the "ghost pepper") to name a few - all variations of the same chilli I believe and all very, VERY hot.

 

[meninblack]

A Scotch Egg cooked with Scotch Bonnet chillies would make a tasty supper. Washed down with a glass of Scotch.

(And a deep-fried Mars bar for pudding. Or some Murray mints.)

 

[pmac]

Is it true these are the hottest chilies you can get? Are there any other Scovilletastic contenders?

I am told (it's just a rumour, but who am I to scotch it) that there is a little known species, found in the environs of Kilmarnock, called the sweatyjock intensus (Latin name) which has been known to burn the retinas out of anyone that has even looked at it from a distance of over 100 yards.

Maybe one of our Northern friends can confirm it is not just a myth?

 

[mj446]

I am told (it's just a rumour, but who am I to scotch it) that there is a little known species, found in the environs of Kilmarnock, called the sweatyjock intensus (Latin name) which has been known to burn the retinas out of anyone that has even looked at it from a distance of over 100 yards.Maybe one of our Northern friends can confirm it is not just a myth?

Only picked by virgins under a full moon, difficult in Kilmarnock as under 8s aren't allowed out after dark.

 

[pmac]

Only picked by virgins under a full moon, difficult in Kilmarnock as under 8s aren't allowed out after dark.

Ok, so they're rare then, but thank you so much for confirming their existence :^

 

[Gromit]

Here you go...

Scoville heat units & Examples

1,500,000–2,000,000 Most law enforcement grade pepper spray, Trinidad Moruga Scorpion

855,000–1,463,700 Naga Viper pepper, Infinity Chilli, Bhut Jolokia chili pepper

350,000–580,000 Red Savina habanero

100,000–350,000 Habanero chili, Scotch bonnet pepper, Datil pepper, Rocoto, Piri Piri Ndungu, Madame Jeanette, Peruvian White

50,000–100,000 Byadgi chilli, Bird's eye chili, Malagueta pepper, Chiltepin pepper, Piri piri (African chili)

30,000–50,000 Guntur chilli, Cayenne pepper, Ají pepper, Tabasco pepper, Cumari pepper (Capsicum Chinese), Katara (spicy)

10,000–23,000 Serrano pepper, Peter pepper, Aleppo pepper

3,500–8,000 Espelette pepper, Jalapeño pepper, Chipotle, Guajillo pepper, Tabasco sauce

1,000–2,500 Anaheim pepper, Poblano pepper, Rocotillo pepper, Peppadew, Sriracha sauce

100–900 Pimento, Peperoncini, Banana pepper

No significant heat Bell pepper, Cubanelle, Aji dulce

If I'm cooking a chilli (using stewing beef, not mince) I always use Habaneros - the flavour they give is fabulous.